Horticulture

Certificate III

Course information

This qualification has been replaced by a new version across Australia. The new version will shortly become available at North Coast TAFE. If you have any questions about this please contact us.

About the course

Course Number: AHC30710-01V02

If you want to turn your love of gardening and working outdoors into a career in horticulture, the knowledge and workplace training you gain in our Certificate III in Horticulture will set you on the road to a blooming career.

When you complete the Certificate III in Horticulture, you’ll have the knowledge and skills required to carry out a variety of horticultural tasks with confidence.

You will learn practical skills in areas such as plant identification; propagation, pruning, treatment of weeds, pests and diseases, turf management, paving, and machinery operation. Learn from qualified teachers with industry experience who will guide you through the course which involves practical experience, classroom activities and self-paced activities.

This nationally recognised qualification may lead to employment as a horticulturist in the parks, nursery, production, turf or landscape sectors.

What you'll learn

To achieve this qualification you need to complete the 2 core units and at least 17 elective units.

Entry requirements

North Coast TAFE wants you to know that while this qualification has no formal entry requirements, we do want you to succeed, so we are providing information about the skills and knowledge that would help you complete this qualification.

You do need to have, or be able to attain, a level of literacy and numeracy that will help you complete your course and ultimately to work in your chosen field.

Students who complete this qualification level will have developed a range of technical and communication skills that will enable them to complete mostly routine tasks and interpret and act on information available to them. They will provide solutions to predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems and in a work setting may take some responsibility for the work of others.

North Coast TAFE can provide support for reading, writing, maths and English Language. If you would like to know more about our support options please contact us.

Future study pathways

Career opportunities

Horticulturist, gardener, farm worker, plantation worker

TAFE 2 uni pathways

A TAFE NSW Certificate IV or Diploma could give you up 6 to 12 months advanced standing in a university degree and some Advanced Diplomas offer even more credit.

Choosing a TAFE to University Pathway at North Coast TAFE is a great way to get practical ‘job ready’ skills and then gain entry to a university at an advanced stage.

More information can be found on our TAFE 2 uni page on our website.

Get credit for previous study and life experience

Why study something again if you already have the skills and knowledge? Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is about helping you get your qualification faster and getting you to where you want to be!

Working with one of our RPL assessors we’ll review your life and work experiences as well as any previous study you may have done to confirm just what we can match up with your current course of study.

Note: Some short, licensing or compliance courses, eg Food Safety for Supervisors or First Aid are not granted RPL as demonstrated competency is required by regulatory authorities.

Other student services offered with this course

Study Modes available

Distance Learning

Fees

North Coast TAFE offers a wide choice of courses, some that attract government subsidies and some that do not. The fees payable will vary, depending on your personal circumstances, your study history and the course you choose.

Calculate fees

Your government subsidised fee, and your eligibility for concessions, exemptions and scholarships, are all calculated and confirmed during the enrolment process.

The 2017 subsidised fees indicated on this page are indicative only and based on 2016 fees. The state government may make some small changes to fees and subsidies for 2017 enrolments and we will update our site if and when that happens.

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